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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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